Adrian pressed the elevator button just in time.


    The man, without hesitation, led her inside. "Your emotions are written all over your face; it''s obvious," he said.


    Eva pursed her lips and fell silent, but instinctively touched her face.


    Emotions written on her face? When did she be so transparent?


    However, they were already in the elevator, so Eva thought about pulling her hand back, but Adrian held on tightly.


    "Adrian, let go."


    Adrian''s lips curved into a handsome arc. "If I let go, how will Ruby and Dn know that we came together to pick them up?"


    "Do you want to let go or not?"


    Ignoring her, Adrian pretended not to hear.


    Eva struggled harder, trying to break free. Seeing that he still refused to let go, she became annoyed and bit him.


    Originally, Adrian had no intention of letting go no matter how she struggled. He had finally managed to hold her hand, so he was not willing to do it, no matter how much she resisted. After all, her strength was not enough. But he didn''t expect her to suddenly bite him.


    When Eva bit him, her teeth actually sank into his flesh. Adrian felt a pang of pain in his wrist, causing him to grunt and loosen his grip slightly.


    Seizing the momentary loosening of his grip, Eva quickly withdrew her hand from his palm and took a few steps back, keeping her distance.


    As she stepped back, Adrian furrowed his brows and looked at her. He noticed a trace of fresh blood staining her lips, leaving him momentarily stunned.


    After a moment, he lowered his head and nced at his own arm. It had indeed been bitten.


    So that red stain on her lips was his blood...


    The blood made Eva''s already vibrant lips even more enticing. As she witnessed this scene, Adrian''s eyes darkened involuntarily, and his Adam''s apple bobbed up and down.


    After Eva stepped back, she realized he was staring at her, thinking that he wanted to hold her ountable for biting him.


    Little did she know that his gaze seemed to be increasingly improper.


    At this moment, Adrian was like a starving wolf, and she was his prey...


    He remained still, simply waiting for the right moment to pounce and devour herpletely.


    As soon as this idea crossed Eva''s mind, she felt a chill run down her spine. Just as the color in Adrian''s eyes grew deeper, the elevator made a "ding" sound, dispelling all other distractions from their minds. With a sense of imminent danger, Eva tried to leave the elevator, but Adrian quickly pulled her back into his embrace.


    "Adrian, don''t you dare touch me!"


    Apanied by Eva''s stern rebuke, Adrian''s fingertips brushed against her red lips, wiping away the bloody stains.


    Eva stared at the crimson on his fingertips, frozen in ce.


    It was blood...


    She hadn''t noticed before, so he was just wiping it off for her?


    With that in mind, Eva looked at his arm, wanting to see how his wound was doing. However, his hand fell down, and his sleeve covered the wound, blocking her view. "Let''s go."


    Since she couldn''t see anymore, Eva had no choice but to continue along.


    Michael''s ce was very quiet. When she pressed the doorbell, it took a while before someone answered the door. The person who opened the door was not a stranger, but David, who had been with Michael all along. When he saw Eva, he immediately showed a weing smile.


    "Ms. Hansen."


    Then, David noticed Adrian, who exuded a strong possessiveness, following behind Eva. In the next second, the smile disappeared from David''s face. Unfortunately, Eva was preupied with her two precious babies and didn''t pay attention to David''s expression. She looked inside and asked, "David, is Michael in there?"


    "Mr. Cooper..."


    Before he could finish speaking, Eva hurriedly walked in. Adrian, seeing this, coldly followed. David, instinctively, raised his hand to stop him. Adrian looked up and gave him a sharp nce. David flinched and slowly withdrew his hand under Adrian''s intimidating gaze. Adrian snorted coldly and walked in withrge strides.


    After Eva went inside, she could already hear Ruby''sughter from a distance, mixed with the gentle voice of an adult man. She followed the sound and finally saw Michael, Dn, and Ruby on the balcony. There were some snacks and toys on the coffee table, and Ruby was currently eating with a puffed-up mouth, while Dn sat somewhat reservedly.


    When Ruby noticed Eva, she paused her chewing motion and then ran towards her, with Dn following closely behind. Eva calmly squatted down and hugged Ruby into her arms, with Dn right behind. Meanwhile, Michael, who had been sitting on the balcony, stood up at that moment, with a gentle smile on his lips and a soft voice.


    "Eva, you''re here."


    Across the short distance, Eva locked eyes with Michael. She nodded at him and pursed her lips without saying a word, wiping off the crumbs at the corner of Ruby''s mouth. "Are you a little pig, making such a mess while eating?" "Ruby is not a little pig!"


    While Eva and her daughter were talking, Michael also walked over.


    "Sorry, when I passed by the school today, I felt like seeing Dn and Ruby, so I brought them over to y without telling you. I hope it didn''t cause you any trouble."


    Eva reluctantly forced a smile and was about to speak when she heard a cold voice from behind.


    "It''s not trouble, I was just anxiously searching for them for a while."


    Eva turned around and looked at Adrian, whose tone was not particrly friendly, using her eyes to signal him. Didn''t he promise not to cause conflicts with Michael? Then why was he being so confrontational in his speech? Seeing Adrian, Michael''s originally gentle gaze changed.


    There was a slight change in his expression, and the warmth in his smile vanished. But he concealed it well and quickly regained his usual self, turning to Eva.


    "Did you search for a long time? I''m sorry, I forgot to tell you about this, it was indeed my negligence."


    "No worries," Eva could only awkwardlyugh, "Everyone has idents sometimes."


    Michael smiled, "Have you not had dinner yet? Stay for a meal with me?"


    Eva shook her head, "No need, dinner is already being prepared at home. If I stay, the food will go to waste. Another time, perhaps."


    "Alright, then I''ll have David drive you home."


    "No need," without waiting for Eva to refuse, Adrian took the initiative to speak for her, "I drove here."


    Initially avoiding him, Michael finally lifted his gaze and looked at Adrian.


    Their eyes met in the air.


    Eva instantly caught an unusual atmosphere.